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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20
CHARGES oFATTEmPrED MURDE8
millionaire Biatr's Case Against
millionaire Schaeaer.

tBy telegraph 10 the DispaHh.l
CHICAGO, April ia Times special
from Independence, Mo-, says: The
case of Samuel G.. Schaeffer, late Of
Lancaster. Ohio, has been dismissed in
Judge Whites Criminal Court. Schaef-
fer was charged in an indictment re-
turned at the February term. 1880, with
attempting to bring about the murder
If the millionaire John ]. Blair, OF
PIairstown, n. j. The case has been
called at each term since docketed, but
on account of the absence of the prose
cutting witness, Charles Allen, has never
been tried. The dismissal is signilicant
in view of the fact that Blair is under
Indictment at Kansas City for assault
mon the life of Schacfier. He viii
he tried shortly. Schaefler is a young
man, and his dcbW in the West was as
a representative OF Blair, and for that
gentleman he invested considerable
money in Kansas City property. He
is himself now immensely wealthy.
Mr.. Blair accused him Of fraud i'll
1854, and the grand jury indicted him.
The court gave him twenty years i'm
prisonment, but the Supreme Court
decided that Missouri had no iurisdic-
ton over him that the alleged illegal
transaction took place in the East.
So SchaefTer was released. Soon
Mr.. Blair was called on at his
home in New Jersey 10y Mr. Charles
Allen, who stated that Schaeifer had
hired him to Lii Alr. Blair, and that
the contract had been made while the
two were in jail at Kansas City. Upon
fhc strength Of Aliens testimony
Schsofier was indicted, but Allen has
not been seen for some time. The case
was once continued on the ground that
Alltn was in the penitentiary, but
search has revealed the fact that he Is
not and never has been. i number Of
$chaeiier's moneyed friends from Ohio
end Kansas City were present with HIM
in court. Hon. II. Spencer, OF the
Twelfth judicial circuit, was 10 have
tried the case, it having been claimed
that Judge White could not impartially
try the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20
INTERSTATE.
yEsrIRDAYs PROC sYDlsas or rsr
COMMISSION.
The ftovs-ManufscturerI cirsiiar-Ei-
ward A Kosslsy Of Boston,
Elected Secretary, 40.
rBy telegraph to the Dispa en-

WAsHIsoToS, April 1o.-The Inter.
State Commission resumed The consid-
Grafton OF the numerous petitions and
complaints before them. No hearings
were granted this morning, but good
many visitors were received. A printed
circular OF the stove-manufacturers OF
tbiladelphia was received. This cir
cular was printed for distribution
among the stove-manufacturers of the
country with the view of having them
act in accord in presenting their views
Of the new law TO the commission but
q copy was sent 10 the commission 10y
somebody prematurely. Across the
ACE, in red ink, was written the state
mtDt that the stove-manufactarers o.
thiladelphia now get more equitable
rates than ever before, and that it gives
them pleasure to testify to the benef-
cent effects Of the interstate law.
The commission has decided to hear
representatives of the trans-continental
railroads on Thursday of this week
upon their application fora suspension
OF the long and short-haul feature OF
the interstate commerce Jaw.
The commission, in secret session to-
day, elected Mr.. Edward A. Moseley,
Of Boston, secretary.
Mr.. Moseley is Democratic member
of the Massachusetts, Legislature, and
was prominently mentioned for APP
rointment on the commission. He is n
lumber merchant and has had expe-
ritnce in railroad business. He was
very strongly recommended for the po-
atl0n of secretary. Phe commission
expect to start South on their tour OF
investigation on the 25th instant, and it
is understood that MIR. MoseleY will at
once assume the duties Of secretary
and will 90 South with the commits
siOneTs.
Temporary orders were made sus-
pending the fourth section of the act
on application of the Norfolk Southern
Railroad Company and the Cincinnati,
New Orleans and Texas railroad, as to
points south of the Ohio and east of the
Mississippi and also on the petition Of
The Texas Pacific railroad as to freights
destined to Ell Paso.
CHICAGO, April 19.-The Times to-
morrow will say 1t is stated that in
the event of the Interstate Commits
sion refusing to suspend the long and
short haul clause for the benefit of the
transcontinental lines, the Canadian
Pacific has fully decided to put on an
independent steamboat line between
Chicago and Port Arthur for the pur
pose of competing for the carriage Of
the Pacific coast freight, both east and
west bound. Their tariff rates ON
through freight will be from forty to
fifty per cent. less than the rates estab-
lshed Ivy the American roads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20

Baxaiue.

Marshal Bazaine, whose life was at
tempted in Madrid Monday, is seventy
six years old. He greatly distinguished
himself in the French campaign IN
Mexico, and was appointed marshal
of France in 1864. In the early part
of the war between France aud Germany
he was very prominent, but he soon IN
CURED the lasting i'll will and contempt
of his countrymen by his surrender OF
Metz and $50, coo soldiers to Prince
Frederick Charles after the German
forces had besieged the strongly-forti-
fed city for seven weeks. Prince Fred
ericll Charles's force was hardly greater
than that commanded by Bazaine. The
nation believed him a traitor to their
cause. and in fear of his life he fled to
England right after the capitulation OF
Metz, where he remained until he was
summoned to Versailles by the Mill
tary Commission of the National As
sembly in 1871.
Serious charges we're brought against
him, and he was, imprisoned at Yer
sailles for several months. He was then
tried by court-martial over which the
Due d'Aumale presided. He was ac-
cused Of military incapacity, first in al-
lowing himself to be blockaded at all,
and second in surrendering n remark
ably strong position to force but little
superior to his own. He was also ac-
cused Of the reasonable design OF
making himself and his army indie.
pendent of the Government of National
Defence. which France had everywhere
accepted. After two-months' trial he
was lound guilty and sentenced to de
gradation and death. The court, how
ever, recommended him to mercy.
President MacMahon committed the
death penalty to Imprisonment for
twenty years in a fortress. Stripped
Of his dignities and dismissed from the
army, Bazaine was sent to undergo his
sentence on the Isle Sainte Marguerite,
in the Mediterranean, near Cannes.
Here he lived for nine months. He
enjoyed considerable freedom in the
society of his wife and children. Then
his wife visited President MacMahon
and besought him TO permit her hus
band TO end his days in exile, instead
of in prison. Her petition was coldly
refused, and Bazaiue then determined,
if possible, to escape.
On Sunday evening August ., 1874,
Nine. Bazaine and her cousin rowed
noiselessly in a small boat to the base
of the rock on which the fortress was
built. Bazaine spent the evening in
conversation with his old aide-de-
camp, Colonel Villette. The next
morning rope was found hanging
from the parapet and the prisoner was
gone He had safely reached the
waters edge, and his wife took him in
her boat to a small vessel that was near
at hand by daybreak Bazaine was
out Of sight of land. He was put
ashore ip Italy, travelled through
Switzerland and Germany to England,
and late in November, 1874, went to
Madrid, where he has since resided.
-Four years ago he published a book,
in which he described the part he took
in the FrancO-German war aud elabo-
rately defended his conduct at Metz.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20
ATmREAT FROM JAKE SHARP.
ne Vows re VIII Tell she Truth
when tEc ~ Put on Trial.

An Albany dispatch to the New York
San says: There is definite rumOr
here that Mr. Jacob Sharp has threat
med to confess in case the district at
IoIney does not let up on him. 1t was
20 stated in political circles of New
York, and the assemblymcn and sen
ntors who came up this evening brought
lie story up with them. Mr.. Sharp
has been represented as saying that he
would tell the truth if he was brought
to trial, no matter whether or not he
we're to convict himself by so doing.
When the Doodle trials first began Mr..
Sharp had no fear Of personal molesta-
ton. He knew that neither Jaehne,
McQuadc, nor ONeil could well impli-
cate him, and in this knowledge he felt
safe. He didn't even object to being
tiled, if it would give the district attor-
npy any satisfaction. IL was Onl Y re-
cCntly that he became alarmed. The
same rumOrs that refer to his threatened
confession say that the district attorney
has evidence that connects Mr.. Sharp
directly with the bribery of the alder
men. 1t is well known that he looked
liter the market here direct. though as
lhat is for the district attorney OF
albaDy county TO look after he did not
other over that, but the business with
he aldermen was done through agents.
Within a short time Mr.. Sharp has had
cause to fear that some one further in
than the aldermen has peached.
may be one Of the exiles. Whether
It is or not the rumors do not say, but
something came to Mr.. Sharp's ear
10 cause him alarm for his personal
.d,ety. He is reported to have said to
4 friend with a fortnight IF they
20 on and persecute me I'll make it
lot for them and they'd better under
,tapd it," This conversation was re-
peated here this afternoon, but the
Gentleman who gave it said he could
20 10 further. The rumors go
.uriher and give the names Of sew
raj prominent politicians whom Mr..
sharp threatened to expose. Howmuch
truth there is IN these tales none of the
interested parties here will frankly tell,
Int that there have been new and big
developments in the Broadway bust
ness there isno doubt, and the assem-
blymen and senators who were here OBJ
serving Mr. Shorp's ministrations in
times past are taking q great interest
in the matter among themselves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20
fir Edward Thornton.

A Washington letter TO the New York
Ncratd SAYS Sir Edward Thornton,
now on the retiredlist of the British di-
plomatic service, is expected here short
IS on his way to Virginia III the interest
Of English holders of Virginia State
bonds. During his thirteen years
service as British Minister ut Washing
ton his son and two daughters grew up.
His father. likewise Sir Edward Thorn
ton, served in the British Legation at
Washington for thirteen years in the
early part Of this century. Sir Ed
wards son, also Edward Thornton, be-
Gan his service in the diplomatic corps
of his country at Washington, while his
:ather was Minister here. lie was made
an atfQchs OF the British Legation, and
he has since been with his father on his
missions to It. Petersburg and Con
stantinople, and was regularly promoted
until be became O second secretary IN
1855. While at st. Petersburg he was
given a special allowance for his know
ledge OF the Russian language.
With his life viii terminate the right
TO bear the title of Count de Cassilhas,
conferred on his grandfather eighty-odd
years ago 10y the King of Portugal.
TOO HONEST FOB coNsrASTLSoPLR.
1t will be remembered that after Sir
Edward Thornton left here In 1881 he
ives promoted tC the rank of ambas-
sador and was sent to st. Petersburg,
and subsequently to Constantinople.
Concerning his recall from CONSTANT
nople 10y the British Government Mr.
s. 5. Cox. late Minister to Turkey,
saws that Sir Edward Thornton was too
Honest and straightforward to intrigue
in international affairs, as European
mi. listers at COnstantinQple are expect
ed TO DO, and that is why his Govern
Iaent found fault with his conduct OF
his mission there. The European ma
items send their shreRdest diplomats to
Constantinople, and each is expected
to get the better of the others, and also
OF the Sultan, and thus secure special
advantages for the sovereign he repre-
sents and his nation. This Sir Edward
Ihornton's native integrity did not
qualify him to do successfully, hence
bis recall in advance Of his retirement,
TO which his age and length OF service
entitled him at the beginning OF the
wear 1887.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20
DEATH In THE WIND.
TERRIBLE WORK OF A CYCLONE IN
SAssEmoSD COUNTY.
A Houss Torn TO ricees and Two Persons
Killea-Another Probably
Fatally woaaded.


SUFFOLK, Va. April IA fearful
catastrophe occurred in Nansemond
county last night about o'clock, at
which time q cyclone struck the resi-
dcnce Of Mr.. John Wright, near Myrtle
station. on the Norfolk and Western
railroad, about SIX miles north OF sui
iolk. The house. which was one OF
two stories, with \ sinele-story addition,
was lifted from its foundation, carried
about one hundred yards, and com
plctcly demolished There were four
persons in the house-Mr. Wright
and wife, twclye-yoar-old sister
of Mr. Wright, aud Mr.: James
Luke. Mrs. Wright and Mr.. Luke
were instantly kiiled. every bone in
the body Of the latter being broken.
The Young girl will probably die OF her
injuries. and Mr.. Wright may recover.
Furniture. pieces OF board, shingles, &c,
are scattered through the woods and
fields for over a mile distant from the
scene Of the wreck. The track of the
cvclone was about one hundred yards
wide. On tho farm OF the late ii. n.
Williams considerable damage was done
To buildings and crops.
The funeral Of the victims took place
this afternoon. IL was conducted by
Hcv W. W. Staley. of Suffolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20

COTTON REPORT.

Market quiet and steady.
QUOTATIONS.
COOP MIDDLIsG.-i0 9-i8c.
MIDDLING.--l 3 i6c.
Low MIDDLIsG. p - ice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20
WEST VIRGINIA.
The Senatorial Contest. Again
Camden On the Ground.
fsneclal ielerram % the Dlspatch.l

Especial telegram to the Dispatcn.l
CHARLESTON, W. VA, April 10
Tomorrow the Legislature meets IN
extra session, and tonight the hotel
lobhics are filed with members, most
of whom have arrived, and local poll
tcians are eagerly discussing the proba-
hlitics Of passing various measures
and ciccting a senator Governor WI
son and Il few Of the kicSers, as they
became known at the last session, are
Of the opinion that the session will only
last a week, while large majority Of
both parties are inclined 10 believe the
work cannot be done i'll less than two
or three weeks.
The most important matters to come
before tie session ara the passing OF the
anpropriation bills and the election Of
United States senator. The latter, Gc-
cordinQ TO law. cannot take place for
two weeks, the session having been
called on Wednesday so as to make the
second tuesday as tar oil as possible.
The Governor, however, claims that n
called session under the State Constitu-
ton can only legislate on such matters
S. aie recommended by him, and,
as the election of senator was not
recommended 10y him, lie holds IN
election would be illegal. Few, how
ever, cnu bcfound who agree with him.
and the general opinion tonight is that
rot unlv will the session be OF sufficient
lCpeth. but a senator viii be elected.
Whether Camden or not cannot be pre-
di,tcd. 4 number of the siraightout
democrats favor caucus and say they
will support any man who Is the nomi-
nee. while the twelve still say
any enc but Camden 1t - prob
able that caucus viii be
held and all Democrats be invited to
participate but unless it is agreed that
Camdon's name viii not be used the
anti Camden Democrats viii be con-
spicuous by their absence. The latter
have lost their leader, Dan Lucas, but
his successor, Hon. Frank BecSwith,
though Young man, is an able lawyer,
A close dobater, and an orator of con
siderable distinction, and 1t Is SAID IS
prepared to make himself heard when
lie senatorial question comes mp.
Senator CaIoden arrived to-day, and
is prepared to take advantage OF any
thing in his favor that may occur. lie
vii have the assistance of Senator
Kenna ~ this contest, and, rs he IS re-
cocnized as the ablest manager in ms
Iayty in the State il viii not be sur
irieing il the contest terminates diff
ierently from the former one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20
CONSUL meLAIn's pAsr soN.
arrested I'm Cincinnati ON Charges
OF Fraud and Larceny.

A telegram from Cincinnati, April
18th. says: Several days ago two good
looking men rented room from Mrs.
Rose Allen, at No. S7ll George street.
Both were we'll dressed aud gave the
names of It. w. McLain and Richard
Noross. Mrs. Allen last Thursday de.
handed her money for the rent of the
room. About half hour aiterwlrd
McIain entered the kitchen where
Mrs. Allen WAS eating her breakfast.
Mrs. Aliens pet black-and-tan dog en-
tered the room and began to tug at his
mistress's dress. Itacted very strangely
and Mrs. Allen followed the dog into
her room. The first sight that met
Mrs. Aliens eyes was an open drawer
Of the bureau and the contents tumbled
out. A diamond ring worth $50, q Si5-
scsrf pin, and Sl2 in silver were missing.
The thief had overlooked SIS in jewell
w. She telephoned to police-head-
quarters and both men were arrested
within an hour. Moross was sentenced
to the work-house for nine months by
Judge Fitzgerald. McLain's case was
continued and he will be tired to-mor-
row. Moross is the son of q we'll
known Detroit contractor. He had a
letter in his possession from his father,
saying that If lie did not return by
April Dist he would be disowned.
A special to the New York World
from Youngstown, O., says: Society
circles were surprised to-day by the
announcement that Ward McLain, son
Of T. J. McLan, Consul at Nassau, was
under arrest in Cincinnati charged
with fraud and grand larceny. The ac-
cused comes from one Of the Oldest and
most exclusive families in Eastern
Ohio. Ward lived at Warren. four
teen. miles west of here, until two
years ago. He then became a member
If the editorial staff of the NcWsIee-
ulster here. He dressed well. and was
fsvoritc in society. He went to Kala-
mazoo, Mich, from here, and started
a sensational society paper, known
as Veaity, printed on tinted paper.
he journalistic venture not proving
successful, McLain drifted to Detroit,
made the acquaintance of Richard Mo-
ross. son of millionaire, and the pair
went to Cincinnati, leasing an elegant
suite Of rooms in the boarding-hOuseo OF
Mrs. Rose Allen, on George street.
McLain is a grandson of General Nc
Lain, one of the wealthy pioneers OF
Tumbull county, aud an effort will be
made 10y relatives to save the youth
/ from serving term in the penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20

centre is an elegantly furnished librs-y.
filed with extensive book cases, works
OF art, handsome upholstery, &c.
The rear end Ia barbcr-shop. The
second is the dining-car, and every
modern invention is utilized here. The
car is finished in carved oak and green
leather. Two Of the tables can be sur
rounded by drawn curtains The other
three cars are sleepers, finished IN light
blue and all the latest improvements.
The cars are all connected by carpeted
vestibules, and the traveller can 60 from
one end of the train 70 the other on car
pcted floors and not be exposed 10 the
air. Three more trains will be built
exactly like this one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20
The New Mayor OF Chicago Reads
an lnnncurAl.

10y ttNki"I'u W tAo DoBaflHsi
CHICAGO, April 19.-Mayor John A.
Roach, after qualifying before the City
Council last night, read brief inaugli-
raj, in which he said Every brick
and stone and timber in the buildings
which line our $50 miles Of streets is
a contribution to the grandest monu-
mont OF labor erected by willing hands
and earnest hearts in modern times
The demand of the working1nen for
just treatment and fair wages is right
and should be respected. Arbitration
is better method of settling contro-
verSics between the employee and
employer than strikes or boycotts or
brute force. Might is not the synonym
of right and should not take its place
in land of liberty and law and free
ballot. and mistaken men who, while
enjoying the benefits of free govern
ment, are seeking to undermine and
overflow it, under the guise of social
ism or anarchy, must learn that this is
not the soil for the growth Of their UNI
American doctrines. The first duty OF
government is protection of its citizens
in their right to life, liberty, and pro.
perty."
The new mayor formally assumed the
duties OF his office this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-20
FOREIGN NEWS.
Nh. GLADSTONE on TIE rsIsH.carxEs
ELL.
Lord Churchill and the Parnellitss-
More Evictions-Ths fasma-
mia Disaster.
ny Anglo-Amsric.n cal

IBy hngio-Amsricsn cable to the Dispstch.l
LONDON, April 19.-Mr. Gladstone
spoke ut a club dinner this evening. He
said that the time had arrived when it
was necessary to measure his own posi-
ton and the position OF the Unionists.
He never entertained a suspicion that
the Parnellites associated themselves
with crime, and his official know
ledge was at least as good rs
that of Lord Harrington. The burden
of proof lay upon the accusers, not
upon the accused. Unless the accusers
showed q rational probability OF the
truth Of their charges they were worth
less calumnNtors and should be
Stunned as pests of society. Dir. Glad
stone SAID he hoped the Liberal Union
lists who had abstained from voting on
the second reading of the crimes bill
would ultimately rally against CO.
ercion. Nothing had occurred to
make the prospect Of home rule
more hopeless than il was twelve or six
months ago than Chamberlain's state
ment that the formidable conference
had collapsed because he (Gladstone)
would not deviate from the provisions
Of his original bill. Ii was utterly I'M
true that he had tried TO induce the
unionists to work with the home-rula
Liberals for party purposes outside OF
the Irish question but had failed in his
endeayor. But the bitterest of all was
The sight of Liberals supporting the
coercion bill. He had hoped that
considerable number of Liberals who
had voted in favor Of the crimes bill
would eventually refuse to accept the
measure, unless they were assured that
there would be combined with it bill
for the relief of Ireland. For that
reason be had asked in the House
of Commons yesterday the question,
Would the Government stand or fall
10y its relief bill as by its coercion bill ?
/ he evasiye answer he received showed
that the Government meant to force
through the coercion bill and let the
relief bill take its chances. He briefly
criticized the purposes and alleged
necessity of the bill, and said that the
question should be referred TO the iudg-
mens of the nation. He did not wish
an early dissolution of Parliament, but
they must arouse reflection ON the part
Of electors, and he believed the disso-
luton would produce that effect. Mr..
Gladstone spoke for an hour.